CA SB1386

Specifies that hydrants and related infrastructure are part of the water system of public improvements under the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act.

Allows water service fees and charges to include costs for constructing, maintaining, repairing, or replacing hydrants consistent with fire codes and industry standards, plus costs of water distributed through hydrants.

Permits hydrant-related water service fees to be collected as a separate charge or combined with other water rates and charges.

Establishes that hydrants are a property-related service tied to properties served by the water provider, designed to aid in firefighting for those specific properties.

Defines "hydrants" to include all hydrants and related infrastructure owned by water service providers used to distribute water for fire protection, but excludes privately owned hydrants.